24 held in co-ordinated garda raids on 13 locations

Gardaí arrested 24 people for crimes ranging from theft to assault in a raid in Co Kilkenny yesterday.

In the second operation in the space of a week, 13 locations were searched as part of investigations into recent burglaries and robberies, as well as the sale and supply of drugs.

As well as armed officers, support was given by trainees from Templemore Garda Station.